We're happy to bring you this cheese from the Pays Basque region of Aquitaine (French Pyrenees). Its milk comes from red-nosed Manech ewes raised on farms adjacent to the Abbaye de Notre Dame de Belloc. The Abbey has profited from milder climates and the rise of pastoral civilizations. Monks of this Benedictine Monastery continue to teach the art of cheese-making to local shepherds. Its rind is naturally gray with patches of red, orange, and yellow. This cheese has a fine, closed texture and is is rich with butter-fat. The lingering flavor, like caramelized brown sugar, is the result of six months of maturation.

Excellent cheese. I loved the air tight packaging. And I loved the insulated bags for just a $1.00 more.

By CIELfrom Topanga, CAon Dec 01, 2014

Wonderful cheese!

We love using this special cheese here at our Retreat because our guests truly LOVE it! It has a very special flavor...freagrant and mild. Lovely.

By Cristine Hulsrfrom Danville,CAon Oct 06, 2014

Beautiful cheese

I am so delighted to be able to purchase this delicious cheese again

By Teddy Bearfrom Jacksonville, FLon May 25, 2014

Good 1st half, but soured fast

I reviewed this before, good rating. This time it seemed stinkier but still very good. I must have left it out too long or eaten it too slowly because that stink turned to ammonia smell. My bad. will eat faster next time.

By Canterbury Royale Gourmet Dining Roomfrom Maineon Mar 10, 2013

Abbaye de Belloc

Pure Perfection!!!!

By Adriennefrom Washington, DCon Feb 23, 2013

Very good, but not so special

Good quality. Nice flavor, but nothing too special.
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By Nanettefrom Tucson, AZon Jan 06, 2013

A great cheese!

This cheese was delicious. The flavor was great and went well with the other cheeses I served. We also enjoyed it with wine, crackers, and slices of apples! Very tasty!